French Conversation · Level 20
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French word
goût
Pronunciation
IPA/gu/
Meaning
- masculine nountaste
Example
J'aime le goût de ce plat.
I like the taste of this dish.
More examples
Elle a bon goût en matière de vêtements.
She has good taste in clothes.
Core concept
A quality first felt on the tongue and palate, then used for what a person likes.
Common phrases
avoir bon goût
have good taste
un goût pour
a liking for
un goût personnel
personal taste
Similar words
préférence: A preference or tendency for something.
saveur: The flavor experienced in the mouth when eating or drinking.
penchant: A natural tendency to be drawn to something specific.
Definition in French
Sensation perçue par la langue et le palais lorsqu'on mange ou boit; par extension, préférence ou inclination d'une personne pour certains aliments, styles ou idées.
Word origin
French goût comes from Latin gustus through Old French goust, with the sense of physical taste later extending to personal preference.
Usage tips
- The preposition helps distinguish meanings: le goût de ce plat is its taste, while avoir du goût pour la musique means to like music.